Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1031: Landlord and tenant; limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1031 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Landlord and tenant; limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; provide. Primary sponsor: El-Mahdi Holly (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Imani Barnes (Democratic), Sylvia Wayfer (Democratic), Robert Flournoy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to provide for limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El-Mahdi Holly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Imani Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Sylvia Wayfer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Robert Flournoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper